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What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
Health
If you don't brush your teeth regularly, you risk developing cavities as bacteria feed on food debri... Read more
When were seat belts invented
Automotive
The modern three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959. Before this, se... Read more
What is Resolution 181?
History
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181, also known as the Partition Resolution, was adop... Read more
How long does it take a kettle to boil?
Food
The time it takes to boil water depends on the amount of water and the power of your heating device:... Read more
Why don't planes use reverse thrust to reverse from the gate?
Aviation
Planes no longer use reverse thrust to reverse from the gate for several reasons: Risk of Damage:... Read more
What is Hypersonic?
Aviation
Hypersonic speed refers to velocities above Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, setting them a... Read more
Why Do Data Centres Use So Much Water?
Technology
Data centres consume large amounts of water for cooling, mainly through evaporative cooling. This me... Read more
What was the first youtube video
Technology
The first YouTube video is titled "Me at the zoo", uploaded by one of YouTube's co-founders, Jawed K... Read more
What was the first US combat aircraft?
Military
The de Havilland DH-4, based on the British de Havilland bomber design, is considered the first comb... Read more
What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
Geography
The primary differences between seas and oceans are size, location, and degree of enclosure: Size... Read more